December Tips and Advice

In a closing evening at Chrysler's dealer sales meeting, Vice Chairman and President Jim Press introduced funnyman Jay Leno with an ease and showmanship that by some accounts was rare to see during Press's previous management posts at Toyota Motor Sales. It's especially surprising considering that...

General Motors will swap ten percent of its stock to acquire the troubled Chrysler Group from DaimlerChrysler AG, according to inside reports. Since the German-based... read moreMarch 26, 2007 by High Gear Media Staff0

Ford's sales were down 13 percent in February, but it could be there are signs, like crocuses popping up through the snows of March, of momentum at the struggling automaker... read moreMarch 1, 2007 by High Gear Media Staff0

In what can only be called a bizarre business situation, the man who was being blamed for killing off TVR has bought the firm back again. As previously reported on... read moreFebruary 23, 2007 by High Gear Media Staff0

In the wake of its massive $12.7 billion loss in 2006, Ford's new chief executive officer Alan Mulally is struggling against forces that have hampered reform inside the... read moreJanuary 29, 2007 by High Gear Media Staff0

Contrary to some analyses, Americans aren't flocking to small cars, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said as the North American... read moreJanuary 8, 2007 by Joseph Szczesny0

SLIDESHOW: Toyota Motor Sales, exploring new product categories, as well as a few old ones, has developed the FT-HS hybrid sportscar concept, which could evolve into a... read moreJanuary 7, 2007 by Jim Burt0

Remember when Ford was acting so prudish that it recalled catalogs back in 2001 that sold Aston Martin handcuffs? That was then, and this is now. Ford announced Tuesday it... read moreDecember 19, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

An inadvertent omission is forcing the 49 journalists on the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACOTY/NATOTY) jury to stage a revote. On Thursday, the widely-regarded... read moreDecember 16, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

Next year’s sales of new cars and trucks will be slower than any time in the past nine years, according to CSM Worldwide, a Detroit-based marketing analysis firm. CSM says... read moreDecember 13, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

TheCarConnection feels remiss that we’ve never covered the one vehicle that is so instantly recognizable, it makes the public hungry for more. With a little side of mustard... read moreDecember 9, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

Audi AG has announced Rupert Stadler, now the brand’s chief financial officer, will take over as its chief executive on Jan. 1. He will replace Martin Winterkorn, who is... read moreDecember 6, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its “Top Safety Picks” for 2007 — and there’s not a domestic vehicle on the list. The IIHS, an... read moreNovember 21, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

Spy Shots: '09 Porsche Panamera and GT Coupe Porsche is testing a set of prototypes that not only show the Panamera sedan on a quick course for development-they also suggest... read moreAugust 6, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

Chrysler Unveils '07 Sebring With the new 2007 Dodge Sebring, Chrysler Group is trying to bridge the success of the 300 and Caliber with a mid-size offering styled as... read moreJune 22, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0

Nissan Confirms Hybrid Altima for 2007 MY Nissan's first hybrid model will arrive for the 2007 model year and will be built in the United States , the company confirmed on... read moreApril 23, 2006 by High Gear Media Staff0